Texas Johnsons Checking In

Hey All,

Love the idea of being able to meet up and share some pictures on line. Nicki, I can't believe how big your kiddos are! They are adorable. Do you think that Sadie will have the blond curls too? She looks like a Johnson to me! :)

Taylor and Aubrey are doing great. Taylor is almost 3 1/2 already. She is in preschool and LOVES it. She asks every night if tomorrow is preschool. Aubrey is diving into toddler hood and I feel like we have hit the 2's a little early (she is 1 1/2) - I won't say terrible, because she is my baby - but I will say she is challenging.

Justin and I are doing great as well. Getting used to Texas and enjoying the very mild winter we are having. Today its 80! We love where we are living - the area has a lot of trees, walking paths, parks and shopping... There is every single store you could ever want within 10 miles - well I take that back - we aren't closed to Costco... :)

Justin has a long commute to work which is the only downside about where we live. He rides the bus though and its nice to have time to read or sleep - so at least he is refreshed when he arrives home to his girls (all three VERY excited to have him home). He likes his job and has gotten several opportunities to travel and see wind farms in all states of completion, factories where parts are made and future sites. The company is treating him very well. I think he finds the work rewarding - so that makes him happy - which makes me happy. :)

I am busy with the kids - they really keep me busy. Good busy. I sometimes wonder what I have actually gotten done at the end of the day, but that is when I am grading myself on how clean my house is or my list of things to do... in truth, I feel like the opportunity to be home with them right now is priceless and by just being with them I am doing my job - and when I am looking around my messy house, I repeat that over and over. :) I have found time to do a triathlon (not the really long, hard ones, but a sprint triathlon) with my good friend who lives about an hour from me. We had a blast and plan to do another in March. I am finding time to read some books, work in our yard, ride my bike... mom does get out!

Well, that's what is up with us these days. We, too, have a family blog, http://tjtajohn.spaces.live.com/. I try to post once a month or so with new pics of our adventures!

Happy Turkey Day to everyone! Enjoy the holidays!

Tiffini, Justin, Taylor and Aubrey - the Texas Johnsons